1929 - In a disputed victory, Charlie Fischer defeats World Middleweight Champion Johnny Meyers in Chicago, Illinois. Meyers obtained a court order preventing the Illinois State Athletic Commission from awarding the title to anyone else, however the commission would recognize Gus Kallio as champion, who defeated Meyers by decision after a 2½ hour match on August 7, 1928.
Chicago, Illinois: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Ernie Ladd - Bill Francis & the Crusher beat Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke - Greg Gagne beat Moose Morowski - Chris Taylor beat Bounty Hunter II